Perigord is a rich and deep in culture. It is full
of chateaux, abbeys, caves and gardens with museums telling the stories
of ages past. The area around the Dordogne and Vezere has been described
as the centre of prehistory.

Chateaux

There are over 1000 chateaux in the Dordogne
area, although many are in a ruins. One of the most noteworthy is Chateau
Monbazillac, described as the"Gem of Périgord Pourpre".
It is classified as a Historical Monument (XVIth century) and is located
only 15 minutes from Les Roches. Monbazillac was built in the middle of
the XVIth century on top of the hill overlooking the pleasant valley of
Bergerac. The château combines feudal military architecture and
the elegant early Renaissance style. Whilst visiting, you will discover
the very interesting Museum of Wine and Vineyard, Museum of Furniture
in Périgord, Museum of Protestantism, and the "1001 Châteaux
of Périgord". There is a delightful restaurant next to the
chateau. Other chateaux are Lanquis, Biron, Chabans, Castelnaud, Brantome
and Milandes

Abbeys

There are a number of beautiful abbeys worthy
of a visit such as Brantome, Cadouin and Limeuil.

Caves

There are many geographical caves in and around the Dordogne, one special
one is the Cave of the Grand Roc, located close to Les Eyzies. This area
has been described as the world capital of prehistory. The Cave of the
Grand Roc is embedded in a magnificent cliff overlooking the Vézère
Valley, Grand Roc is described as an exceptional jewel. This natural masterpiece
offers its cristallizations famous for their variety, their unusual shapes,
their abudant crystals, and their varied forms. On the same cliff, is
another exceptional prehistoric site: the Shelters of Laugerie Basse.
There is also the Roque St Christophe, the oldest and largest cave site
in Western Europe and Grottes du Roc de Cazelle where you can discover
the life of prehistoric man.

Museums

In Bergerac there is the Museum of Wine and
also the Museum of Tobacco. They are situated in the old town surrounded
by cobbled squares, lively cafes and boutique shops including antiques
and art galleries.